I’ve spent much of my life publicly standing up for my communities, advocating for participatory and accessible democracy and for a sustainable future. I am a young professional who, like many people my age, has just moved into the city to pursue my career. I am the proud daughter of migrants, and my dad is a small business owner. I think that my story is representative of many who live in Adelaide, and I want to see our voices on council – particularly given that there are no women currently representing Central Ward, let alone young women.

I have degrees in both Environmental Management and Commerce, so I understand that it is possible to look after the interests of business while caring for our environment and communities as well, and I think council plays an important role in making that happen. Adelaide is a city with a strong social conscience at its heart and in its history, and I want to see that better represented on council.  

People running for council aren’t always upfront about their political or other affiliations, and we’ve seen how destructive that can become if they are elected. As such, I’m happy to declare that I am a member of the Greens SA – and I hope that other candidates will similarly be transparent.

You have the right to know who you are voting for and what their values are.

I believe that residents deserve better than the petty factional games we have seen on council of late. This by-election is an opportunity for us as a community to say enough is enough, that we don’t want to see the kind back-room factional politics Team Adelaide has brought to council. We have seen our council stuck in a stalemate, with no clear agenda or long-term vision for the city. I think we can do better, and I want to be part of making that happen. There is a wealth of opportunity for great progress in Adelaide, and I’m sick of old squabbles holding us back and leaving council directionless.

I want to be a fresh start for Central Ward and for the Adelaide City Council.